Bus
Bus services come in three categories and are priced accordingly.
The local buses with open windows and wooden seats provide
a regular, cheap service to all parts of Fiji. They stop
where required and can be waved down. Express buses only
stop in villages or towns. They depart from the market area
in each town and from bus shelters. Tourist or air-conditioned
coaches are the fastest and run between Nadi and Suva along
the Coral Coast to a twice daily schedule. They pick up and
set down at hotels and resorts.
Car, Bike & Scooter Hire
Car hire is available in a variety of price categories. Avis,
Budget, Hertz & Thrifty Rentals are all available plus
local agencies such as Khans, Sharmas and Central. Pick-up
and set-down at airports and major hotels is generally provided.
Cars, vans and 4WDs are all available. An international driving
licence or valid drivers licence with a minimum driver’s
age of 25 or 21 (depending on the agency) is required.
Driving Fact File
Be aware of wandering stock, animals sleeping on the warm road
surface, speed bumps in villages and pedestrians, particularly
at night when visibility is poor.
Driving is on the left.
Maximum speed limit is 80km/h on the open road and 50km in
towns.
Give way to your right.
Legal driving age is 17 years.
Parking meter wardens are vigilant with a parking ticket costing
$20.
Petrol Stations
Service stations and petrol pumps are located throughout Fiji
including BP, Shell and Mobil. Credit cards are not generally
accepted so cash is usually required.
Taxis
Taxis are inexpensive and plentiful. Negotiate the price prior
to the journey. Your hotel will be able to give you a rough
cost estimate for the journey. Taxis wait at taxi stands
or can be flagged down. If you require a taxi to wait for
you, the charge will be minimal. Make sure you have small
change as the taxis carry very little.
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